Award

1483/MH Light Sheet Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2017 at 09:16

Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2017 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope for its Department of Materials Science and Engineering, with a total estimated value of £450,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 22nd March 2017. The contract period is set to commence from 1st April 2017 to 2nd April 2017, and the project relates to the industry category of fluorescent microscopes. The tender was advertised through an open procedure, and completed submissions were to be submitted via the University’s e-tendering system by the deadline of 20th February 2017 at 12:00 (UK time). The delivery location is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying microscopy technologies. Companies with capabilities in producing advanced imaging instruments for biomaterials and experience in the academic sector would be particularly well-suited to pursue this tender. This procurement can enable suppliers to strengthen their presence in the educational and research market, potentially leading to further collaborations and contracts with universities and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1483/MH Light Sheet Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase a Light Sheet Microscope for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The instrument will be used for the investigation of a wide range of biomaterials in which cell and tissue growth has been conducted, either in vitro as 3D cultures or from in vivo samples and explanted from in vivo samples for microscopic analysis. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 20.2.2017 at 12:00 (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-becea25a-5bfa-47bc-bf94-fbf05795ab66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ba22f3-35a4-4cf1-8a62-179c78028bbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 2 Apr 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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